4 Mind-Blowing Job-Hunting Techniques No One Will Tell You About
You are fresh from college, and getting a job is proving to be a vicious cycle. You have tried all the techniques you learned in school, but you have not landed a single interview. You are forced to stay at home and follow job ads on mainstream and online media, hoping that luck will come your way in no time.
If you are employed, you are probably thinking of getting a new job. Well, this is not abnormal. Research shows that more than 50% of employed people are considering getting new opportunities since most of them believe that they simply have a job and not a career.
Whether you graduated from college a few months ago and you are looking for your first job, or you are not satisfied with your current job, and you are looking for a new opportunity, below are simple, yet effective techniques that work.
Spend time working on your resume
Did you know that one out of five recruiters often reject a candidate before they have completed reading their resume?
One of the most important things to remember as a job seeker is that your resume creates a world of a difference between getting a job and missing out.
According to research, and average recruiter spends more than three minutes reading your resume, and will decide whether you are fit for the position during the first minute.
Therefore, the impression you make on your resume determines whether you make or crush your job prospects. That said, you need to spend more time on your resume. Below are a few tips that will help you create an attractive resume;
- Don’t make errors- first and foremost, proofread your resume and ensure it is error-free. Studies show that about 60% of recruiters will reject a candidate because of spelling errors and poor grammar. After you have manually gone through your document, use tools such as Grammarly to help you eradicate complex grammatical issues.
- Be concise- don’t use your resume to beat around the bush. Keep things simple and go straight to the point. Research shows that 40% of recruiters often reject candidates because of the use of emoji, intricate designs, and unnecessary fonts. Also, over 50% of recruiters reject candidates who try to be too smart with the information they provide on resumes by overusing clichés.
- Tailor the resume to the job- don’t make your resume a ‘Jack of all trades.’ Ensure it is industry-specific. For example, don’t use the resume you sent when you applied for the position you hold to apply for a different position in the same industry. Make sure your resume has information that shows you are qualified for the position you are applying for. Simply put, have multiple resumes, and use each one of them where it best fits.
After ensuring that your resume is error-free and tailored to the job you are looking for, spend the rest of the day doing what you love, such as analyzing the future odds of the Kentucky Derby horse race if you are a betting fanatic.
Take your email game to a whole new level
Your emailing skills can determine whether you get a job or miss out. Crazy, huh?
Before you dismiss this point as ‘senseless,’ research indicates that over 20% of recruiters will reject a candidate who does not send a thank you email after being hired for a job.
Your email skills matter a great deal and can go a long mile in shaping your career. Therefore, make sure you work on it. Make sure that your emails are customized and sent to the right person. Also, don’t shy away from following up. If you apply for a job and don’t hear back after two days or so, make sure you send a follow-up email. According to a recent study, it is highly unlikely that those who don’t respond to your email after 48 hours will ever respond. This gives you more reason to keep following up until you get a response!
Develop a website that showcases your skills
Creating a website that showcases your skills is one of the most effective ways to land a job that no job search expert will tell you about.
When you create a fast, responsive, and informative website that shows the employer what you have done and what you can do, then the chances of getting your dream job will increase.
With a good website, you might be surprised to find out that most employers will be more interested in it more than in your Masters’ degree!
Finally…Get an insider recommendation
With an insider recommendation during your job search, the odds of getting your dream job are stacked in your favor!
Research shows that over a third of external hires in different organizations are credited to referrals. Since most organizations don’t post jobs online, you will probably learn of openings in your dream organization if you don’t have links with anyone already working there.
This doesn’t, however, mean that you bribe your way into your dream job. Instead, have a point of contact with people who make hiring decisions. This way, you will never miss out on any opportunity!
Still looking for a job? Well, try out the above techniques and be the judge. Best of luck!
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