One of the biggest mistakes I see job seekers make is not applying for a job that matches their experience and skill level. In this highly competitive global job market we live in there are just too many candidates that do have the expertise and who fit the job description a company is seeking.
Job seekers need to keep building their resume by learning new skills, gaining experience and education in areas where they want to work in. It takes commitment, hard work and tenacity to land that ideal job. There are no short cuts in this current job market.
The following are some of the common mistakes job seekers make when pitching a job:
1. Their resume I poorly prepared. It contains a list of items they did at numerous jobs, yet doesn't tell a story of who they are and what value they bring to a firm. The job summary should be 4-5 sentences on what they bring to the "table".
2. They don't research the company they want to work before they contact a company. With all the data out there today, there is no excuse not to know what a company's vision and criteria is for hiring.
3. They don't know how to network to find people that can actually help them get to a hiring manager within a company. They need to use their network to get inside the company.
4. They don't know who they are, what skills make them special and what value they bring to a company. If a job seeker doesn't know, why would a hiring manager feel compelled to hire them?
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Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/get-employed-terri-lee-ryan/2011/06/common-mistakes-made-when-applying-for-a-job.html
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