The COVID-19 pandemic really did some harm to people (staff, students) and businesses (business owners). Almost every employed people felt the impact of the pandemic and even small business owners have a story to tell.
The unemployment rate grew tremendously and it affected the countries economy as well, this made lots of people get laid off their jobs.
To recover all which has been lost, people are trying to get new jobs and with this, another concern pops up.
As it is now a new reality for job seekers who are wary and don’t know how to approach the thought of getting a job that will help grow their career and maintain financial stability.
One purpose of this content is to help people who are currently seeking to land a job find it easier to do. We have carefully gathered proven steps and methods that will help you get a job that will suit your professional career.
Here is the list of strategies that will help you get hired:
1 Be the early bird (Get the job hunt going early)
Job hunting is not an easy task but it is always worth the try, the gain is after you secure a job successfully then you laugh.
In the job hunt game, it is recommended that you start searching for jobs early because the right time is to start with a rundown list of companies that you know will be open to employing.
Look for companies based on their job employment system, the cycle at which they employ, whether it’s yearly or monthly.
The favorable time of the year is the beginning of the year (January), companies are always looking to hire specific candidates at that time. It’s an easy entry for you to join in on the list and get ready to get interviewed.
The last month of the year (December) is also the time to go looking for work and if you do well you will resume with the company in January.
There are always people leaving their current job for a greener pasture in the last month of the year, this serves as an opportunity for you to get in.
It’s a sure thing that lots of people will be submitting their CV in January, but if you had submitted yours earlier than others and they see the potential in you then you can be sure to secure a job.
2 Start optimizing your CV for the job ahead
This is the next stage if you have applied for multiple openings and you didn’t get any call (update) back. It means you need to start optimizing your CV because it is much more important and help you work on getting considered for a job when submitted.
You need to evaluate why you submitted your CV to the companies and why you didn’t get a call back, that means something must be wrong.
You need to make sure you restructure your CV and include putting the right and complete skills level, potential facts, contact details, and others.
Once your CV is well optimized you can then move on to submitting it to the right company.
3. Go after jobs that fit you (& your qualifications)
With the employment rate burst, it is very likely for people who want to get employed to start looking everywhere for just any job they can get.
It won’t make sense to keep applying for every job you see right in front of you, it doesn’t add up to the percentage of getting hired.
You must decide to go for the right job that fits your qualifications and the one you see fit for your ambition.
Whenever you go on the job-hunting process, make sure you take your time to narrow down the list of the companies that are hiring for whatever job you desire.
With the match in your job preference and application, you will be giving yourself a path to getting hired successfully.
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4. Make yourself more visible to potential employers
You should never skip this strategy as it is one of the best to help you get hired for the job you want. We only believe what we see, and if we see things that will bring us greatness, we go for them.
This is the same thing as landing a job in favor of being seen by a potential employer. Visibility is not by skill, there are many skillful and competent candidates out there and they don’t get a job.
This is because they are not being seen, no one is ready to find someone that cannot be seen.
There are many ways to get your profile out to people who are ready to employ you with your current skills and experience.
We have social media networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, they help you create a professional profile for yourself.
On those platforms you are open and visible to everyone, you can also add your skills and experience to your profile so as to find the right employer for yourself.
5. Reach out to your Network
There are lots of companies that don’t show their job openings publicly but only accept people by recommendation.
You don’t need to keep your unemployment status to yourself, share your current status among your peers and network. You never can say someone might be looking to hire you if they only see you.
The best part is that you can get hired if you are recommended by an existing staff for your skills and experience.
Therefore, reach out to your contacts, family, friends, and colleagues that you are looking for a job- do not forget to tell them about your important skills and experience so they’ll determine who to contact.
6. Leave an impression that inspires
The first impression is always the best one that will decide whether you get hired for the job or not. There are certain things you need to do to make a good impression with the interviewer.
You should understand that if you dress corporately you are giving your interviewer the impression that you are someone who values things.
Little things can change the perspective of the interviewer towards you, this includes the way you talk, your tone, and others.
The CV only talks about your skills, experience, and knowledge, not your moral behavior, it is when you attend interviews that your real self is shown.
So, it is advisable that you keep yourself in good shape in readiness for the interviews. Practice a few times before it begins.
Conclusion
After the interview, don’t forget to get back or follow up on the interview to see new changes, this shows that you are interested and are ready to work.
Do not stop there, look for other important things you can do while you wait in order to been seen and known as a trustworthy and diligent candidate.
All you need after this is to improve yourself (skills, good behaviors, unique dressing style). And it Goodluck after!
