How to be successful at finding and getting that job.

Do you find yourself competing with college graduates for the small supply of desirable jobs? With the increase of downsizing and plant shutdowns, this seems to be more probable. Whether you are looking to find employment or to change your current path, the following tips will be sure to help you be successful at finding and getting that job!

Some people may be luckier than others but since we don’t know when luck will arise, we simply can’t rely on just that. Success is a combination of many things like dedication, ambition and drive. We need to apply these principals to everything we do, including job hunting. If you’re not already, you need to start believing that you deserve success and WILL achieve it.

Get yourself organized for each job search day. Set goals and record what you’ve done. It’ll be satisfying when your day is done and you’ve checked everything off your to do list for the day. You’re job now is to find employment, so start your day off by dressing successful. It will give you added confidence when dealing with prospective employers. Get a list of phone numbers and companies to call through newspaper ads, internet advertising, social networks, family, friends and get ready to attack.

Once you’ve established your targets, you will need to send them a professional resume. A resume is extremely important as it will tell the employer who you are, what you’ve accomplished and why they need you. Try and customize your resume to fit the requirements for each job if possible and don’t forget a good cover letter. You can now send off your resume to all your contacts via fax, email or in person.

Now it’s interview time. Remember to be adaptable. You want an advantage over the people who are competing against you, so be willing to adapt to work that you may not necessarily think is ideal. Before you head over for the interview, research and educate yourself about the company so that you can manipulate your skills to match the employers. Dress appropriately for the position, arrive 15 minutes early, avoid speaking ill of past employers and make good eye contact. Put yourself in a state of mind that they need you just as much as you need them. Thank them for the opportunity at the end of the interview.

Remember that being an effective job seeker is what will land you that job. Good luck!

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