Do These 5 Things & You'll Land Any Job!
It is not the hours you put in that counts, but what you put in the hours.
By CHIMEH J.N.
Some of you out there are in your last semester of school and approaching graduation this coming spring. Others are interested in changing careers and want success at attaining that dream position. You’ve probably already been on several job interviews and are actively engaging in your work pursuits. In most cases, interviews take on a generic pattern that you’re quite likely accustomed to by now. However, with a transitional high value job interview coming up, it’s important to practice some effective, job-winning strategies that can help you outshine your competition.
A high value job could mean any or all of the following:
- A job that puts you in a position more senior to any position you’ve filled to date (including entry level positions out of college).
- A job that pays a higher salary than you’ve ever made to date.
- A job with an organization that’s established, esteemed, and highly sought after by potential employees.
- A job that puts you on the right track to your goals and aspirations.
Try these essential strategies to leave a positive impression on your potential employer and make you a contender in the employment race:
1. Study the company
Usually, people preparing for a job interview do a little research on the basic history and operations of the company so they can show they’re interested. However, when it comes to a high value job and interview, your research should go much further:
- Researching the company’s sales figures, profit margins and so on will be crucial if you want to show that you’re truly interested in giving back to the organization. It subconsciously portrays that you are a candidate with high potential.
- Finding out about the specific responsibilities that are required is also an important selling point for proving that you’re the ideal candidate for the job. It helps you establish the basis for your talking points during the interview.
- Taking note of the company’s organizational structure is recommended so you can point out how you propose to offer support to other departments.
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Rehearse your presentation
Interviewers usually request that candidates for employment say a little about themselves during the interview. This could be your ticket to getting hired. Prepare a brief pitch that effectively sells your abilities and strengths. However, try not to overdo it. Employers can pick up on “fluff” very easily!
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Fine tune your resume.
A common mistake employment candidates make is filling their resumes with irrelevant information. Remember that the potential employer wants to see if you possess relevant experience and education that can contribute positively to their organization. Fine tune your resume and sell just your suitability for the job. It is also important to make sure that you are the one that created the resume in the first place.
4. Adjust your focus. If the job you’re applying for is your dream job, you may need to adjust your focus. Making it big means being and thinking big. No longer can your mindset be what it was when you worked odd jobs. In order to show that you’re the best, you need to claim that status by focusing on it.
5. Dress for the occasion. Remember that this high profile job interview requires much more from you than any other interview you’ve done. Not only do you have to act the part, but you also have to look the part. Invest in an appropriate interview suit that makes the statement, “I’m the one your company needs!”
Bonus Tip: It wouldn’t hurt once in a while to ask the interviewer how you did during the interview. Asking this question keeps you firm in their minds, especially after a stellar performance, and it shows that you really are interested in self-assessment and consistent improvement.
These simple yet effective tips will surely guarantee that you paint an impressive picture on your high value job interview. Your goal is to ensure you get hired and the smoothness with which you pull these tips off will determine the outcome of the interview.
Above all, it’s essential that you’re truthful about what you’re selling and believe in it. It’s very easy for people to paint “the perfect picture.” However, what’s important is that you present the true picture and paint it well!
Congratulations in advance on your new offer!!!
