In Part ll of this article we review a second set of five characteristics of successful job searchers.
Effective Characteristics of Successful Job Searchers
In general there are another five characteristics of successful job searchers that come into play to land their ideal job:
- No Limits
- Tailored Resume
- Honest and Open
- ‘Can-Do’ Attitude
- Clear Objectives
6. No Limits
You should not limit yourself to apply for jobs online because you can find a lot of new, opportunities offline too. Endearing yourself to your potential peers is also paramount during this phase. Your potential peers might give you tips you need to get into the company. This is something that you need to encourage in them.
We have just told you about the traits of successful job seekers so you just can get the success when you are looking for a job. This will just allow you to get the results you want. Remember that you should get clear on what you want as soon as possible. Remember also that Glassdoor.com will allow you to see for yourself what your potential employers need from a potential employee. You will see tons of samples of interviews that will just allow you to get the advantage you need.
Tailoring your resume is another important thing, and you truly become an outstanding force in the job market because you will be doing something different and effective as soon as possible. Write your resume in such a way that you make yourself become an obvious fit for the position that you are applying for.
7. Tailored Resume
If you just want to succeed in the job market, you have to tailor your resume to the individual jobs that you will apply to. This will allow your potential employer to see that you took your time to do the homework that will attract their attention. Tailoring your resume to each job will just allow you to show your potential employer that you are the exact fit for the job.
8. Honest and Open
There is nothing worse than a dishonest employee especially if they lie during the interview. The job seeker needs to be open about their qualifications and training, what they can and cannot do, and what they have done and have not done. Make it mandatory for your hiring manager to check out candidates’ references or work experience. Call their references and school as soon as you can to confirm the veracity of the information they give. Job seekers need to demonstrate the highest levels of trustworthiness and accountability for everything they have done, even if it may reflect badly on them. The candidate needs to demonstrate that they are a moral person.
An example of openness and honesty that they can demonstrate to the hiring manager could be something like: As a supervisor, I had to deal with a junior whose work had deteriorated. However, instead of disciplining them, I asked them into my office to talk to them which helped get their output back to where it was before.
9. Can Do’ Attitude and Promise to Overachieve
Attitude is one of the most valuable things your hiring manager should be looking for in a job seeker. The best candidates should not show any trace of a negative attitude but rather demonstrate a positive attitude no matter the circumstances. The best employees are the ones that always demonstrate a can do and flexible attitude and are ready to go the extra mile to ensure that they get the job done. Some of the questions to ask the job seeker may include how they dealt with challenges that they faced in the previous job that may have seemed insurmountable.
The best job seekers are typically the ones that can show that they have failed at some point but have picked themselves up and gone on to work even harder and fulfill their obligations. This calls for a demonstration of drive passion and enthusiasm in words and action. The best typically show unbridled passion for their work in addition to having a sunny and upbeat disposition.
10. Clear Objectives
If you want a job, you have to get clear on what the type of job. You have to do this before starting to search for a job so you can get what you need too. You also should take your time and think about your weaknesses and strengths because this will just allow you to better know yourself. Plus, you must decide on money, promotion, prestige, and things like that.
Conclusion
When hiring managers are conducting an interview they are not only looking for someone who has the skills and training but also the personality for the job. As such, it is critical that the candidate showcases both the soft skills in addition to what is recommended in this article to land that job. By showcasing their ability to work with others, adapt to changing or challenging circumstances, demonstrating decisiveness, trustworthiness, commitment, and passion to the job, they can prove that they have what it takes to work for your company. While they do not necessarily have to demonstrate all the qualities, having most of them is desirable.
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