More FREE ADVICE
Don’t worry about things you can’t control.
Had call with client who been helping improve his interviewing skills. During mock role play, he’s getting better yet stressing needlessly over A) what to do what he gets offer (wait to see if I get others?) and B) whether he’s really interviewing that well in first place. Reminded him A is moot now and B stop overanalyzing! No employer is hiring any candidate to be a professional interviewer! Interviewing is a nice, friendly conversation. Since it’s live, never going to be “perfect.”
Focus on what YOU CAN CONTROL.
Best comment during a football broadcast-“attitude, preparation, effort,” a phrase coach uses to keep players focused. True and applies to job seekers: CAN CONTROL attitude, preparation, effort.
Preparation.
Separate, first call with new client: admitted was unprepared for behavioral questions following technical interview. Lesson? Always be prepared – for any question during any interview! Conversation/questions can go anywhere. Always be prepared. And practice!
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Job seekers, if you are having difficulty articulating your value either on your resume, cover letter, and/or during an interview, go back to basics. Imagine, your high school has invited you to speak at “Career Day.” Before the freshman class. How would you simply describe to them what you do? Why what you do is important? Who benefits? Once you have got that squared away, then think about what evidence you have to validate why you are better than your competition (competing job seekers)? What would you say? Why are those distinguishing characteristics important? No fluffy words; be substantive.
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Job seekers, focus on your job target. Visualize you are the recruiter and/or hiring manager. You’ve got 30 #resumes to pilfer through, a limited amount of time to do so, and are looking to pick the top five to initially call for an #interview. What would you be the 1-2 main things you would be looking for in the first 10 seconds to pick the top five?
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Job seekers, stuck selling your value on a resume, coverletter or during an interview? Complete these sentences:
How I solve problems is…
What I do best is…
My coworkers would describe my best skills as…
In the past, I got a raise or a promotion because…
Better? If your job search is not progressing or you need help getting started, contact me for a free consultation, 858-531-7128 or joecsd@gmail.com.
