At last glance the average number of job seekers to every available position is estimated to be around 17 to 1. In my book that’s a pretty big number. In some instances that may be discouraging. To put a positive spin on it, there are jobs out there. While reading this you might think those are pretty slim odds. But fear not, it can be done and is being done on a regular basis.
Remember a hiring manager or recruiter is just a person too. He or she only has so many hours in the day to fill that opening. Understanding how they search or source candidates, what they look for and where are paramount for you to win their attention.
In the next few weeks I will release some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned in the job search. Equally I will share what I’ve learned from those who search for employees.
No one likes change. But if your current job search efforts aren’t giving results change may be what you need.
I am a firm believer that you have to build your personal brand. If it’s a good brand people will notice. Here’s some of what will be covered,
- What is Social Media and how do I use it to get a job?
- The Best Way NOT To Get An Interview When Applying
- Where To Look For a Job
- New Resume Options and Cool Job Search Tools
- Visual Resumes and Personal Web Pages
- Keep Your Public Image Clean
- Is A Video Resume A Good Thing?
- Build Your Personal Brand
Remember, you have to invest in yourself because your competition prefers you do the opposite!
