Think about it, would you want somebody shadowing your work and asking questions for the first 6 months? Or would you want somebody that knows the score and gets busy contributing to your targets from day one? Having the right skills and experience is more important than ever and unfortunately not something you can work on overnight.
In this economy, you will struggle to find someone willing to hire a candidate that needs training. Social media and online branding will take you a fair bit of time and effort but you don’t really have a choice so my best advice is to embrace it. Get recommendations on your profile and these will serve as the old-school resume references. Establish yourself as an authority online by either starting a blog, moderating a forum, or just being active in a Linkedin group for instance. Make sure your public profiles are employee friendly and up to date. By tailoring what information is available, you can turn social media into a positive when looking for a new job. Social media and networking have quickly become the preferred method of communication, and you will be found online by your potential new employer. Personal branding is my personal favorite. Remember that your resume has to be updated consistently and it is a living document.
Pick a template relevant to your industry, look at other people’s resumes, have them look at yours, get help from experts etc before you send anything out. Your resume is your first impression and you only get one shot at this. Sometimes an average candidate can be hired thanks to a brilliant resume. Use it wisely now and do let me know if you have any questions on any of the reasons. What is going through the manager’s head when they select candidates? What attributes are they looking for in their ideal employee? Here are 7 of the most common reasons people get hired. To secure that dream job, you have to think like the person making the final decision.
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