Tips to Get the Job That You Really Want - Sterling Career Concepts

Tips to Get the Job That You Really Want Tips to Get the Job That You Really Want According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a little less than 6  percent of Americans are unemployed. Add to that the 53 million freelancers, contractors, and consultants that are looking for their next gig and you have a lot of people job-seeking and interviewing. To get a competitive advantage in the process, look to what science has to say on the subject. Search for the Right Job Researchers have been studying how the advent of the Internet has changed the way we search for jobs. Many people use job search engines like CareerBuilder and Monster and create a notification so that the job information comes to them directly. It is not the search that is the hard part but the criteria that becomes the issue. When job seekers become desperate, the inclination is to search any job that pays money. Ultimately, this is a waste of time because the intelligent employer will see through the desperation. They dont want someone who will bolt the moment they get the gig they want. Instead, focus only on jobs that you want and are qualified to do. Resist the temptation to apply to everything. Use down time to learn and hone your skills. Get Your Paperwork in Order Technology has altered the way that employers acquire talent. Applications for career level jobs are handled through automated online portals. The practical implication of this for a job seeker is there are more documents that you may submit with the application. Though your resume  is still central, automated systems now allow you to submit a cover letter, letters of recommendation, certifications, and attach writing or portfolio clips if applicable. Get all of your documentation together before you start your job search. It is not in your best interest to waste time pulling together this information when others are already applying for the job you want. Be proactive. Interview Priming Psychologists have a lot to say on the job interviewing process. Researchers in the field have found that priming for power increases positive outcomes in interviews. Priming is an unconscious process associated with perception. When researchers asked candidates to recall either a time when they had power or one when they were powerless, the ones with power stories did better on interviews. Before the interview, prime yourself with thoughts of events when you were on top of the world. Handle Your Digital Self Online reputation has become a reality of employment. Employers check LinkedIn and Facebook before they bring anyone in for an interview. If you have a website, make sure its clear, easy to navigate, and appropriate. Clean up your digital reputation before you start to apply for jobs. Cyber security firm LifeLock warns that people steal identities in order to get a job, which can ruin your chances. When an employer looks for you online, you want them to see a person they want to hire. It may be true that someone stole your credit cards or posted something horrible on Facebook with your name attached. It may also be true that it was not your fault but you do not want any of this to come up during an interview. Google yourself and fix anything that may look bad to an employer. Laurie at Sterling Career Concepts, LLC can help you tackle any of these challenges with ease with a package of job search coaching or interview prep sessions. Contact her today at laurie@sterlingcareerconcepts.com to get started.