He places notes on affinity group discussions offering his services to anyone willing to ‘give him a chance’.
He calls all his contacts and friends asking them for a job in any range fitting into his very generic field of expertise.
He talks non stop about how recruiters do not reply his notes or how the job market is tough these days.
He comes into a room and you feel the urge to run away to the opposite direction before he comes with the inevitable job question that he just asked you a few days ago.
Some people may feel inclined to help but very few know how to do so not knowing exactly what he could be good at!
What can you do not to be forgotten/avoided by those who have the power to open your next job opportunity but a talented professional who would be a great addition to a business?
1. Define and Sell your Brand and not just a resume. You are a whole package that goes beyond a sheet of paper; therefore, having the ability to articulate the best you have to offer to the job market in a professional way will open doors to you. Once your contacts know what you’ve done successfully they will believe in your potential and refer you more likely to a potential employer.
2. Do not burn your bridges. Unfortunately, many job seekers miss the point that networking needs to be a 2-way street to be effective. It is "getting acquainted beyond the business card" what will build the real connection to your network and empower success to all who share it. Pay forward! Be Thankful and courteous!
3. Use social media to share best practice and knowledge. You want for others to see your unique talents and the best you have to offer. Get public referrals and ensure you have a strong profile that includes your top career highlights. Be a top talent to look out and not one more profile whose status says: ‘Looking for a job’.
3. Be on time and keep your word. Do not run late for meetings even if they are held over coffee. Everyone wants an employee who is dependable and a good representative of the company. Someone who's tardy to a meeting is neither.
4. Dressing for the wrong motives (or wrong job!). Appearances matter in the job market and you should dress for what's appropriate in your field. Find out what the dress code is before you show up to a networking event or interview. You're better off erring on the side of too professional than too casual.
5. Broadcasting to your network you are all up for the right career opportunity. It is correct to assess that you have a minimum salary expectation but it is wiser to be discreet on that topic with your contacts. Talking about money too soon may close potential opportunities coming on your direction.
6. Be Open to learning and advice. When making contact to share best practice, please remember to ensure your appreciation of the information you are given and ask a lot of questions in an assertive way.
7. Keep it Positive. One of the key traits I observe when interviewing a candidate is his ‘locus of control’. I want to be able to know the perfect candidate has what it takes to cope with the job/business fluctuations to motivate himself to deliver. Negative energy scares allies and potential employers away.
8. Get out and do some face-to-face networking. Face-to-face contact and telephone conversations are essential to connect. Do not rely only on your computer to network!
9. Keep a strategic job search plan. It is not just applying through a series of never ending job posts what will land you that job but how you are articulating your job transitioning process what will make you successful in achieving your vision.
10. Rely on the power of a strong network of family and friends. They may not be able to provide you with useful job leads or referrals … but they can give you something even more valuable: friendship, unconditional love and support.
“ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
Best Success!
Your coach,
Mariela
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