Successful Job Hunts
BySusan Reynolds
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I frequently get questions about how to do a job search: "What’s the right way…?” “How do I have to handle…?” “Do I have to…?” You are probably wondering if you should send a thank you letter or whether you should aggressively follow up after you have had an interview. Would you like to know my answer? It's a cliché: you've got to do whatever it takes within the boundaries of good taste and common courtesy.
If upon completing your research, you believe that your talents and abilities would be a great asset to a firm, assertively pursue connecting with that company. Reputable organizations seek the best possible talents available to them, but are often are only receptive to what their time frame and resources will allow. They may not know all the ideas and solutions that are out there. The best way to persuade them that you are an asset is to demonstrate the benefits they would see if they hired you.
Begin by making a plan and an assessment. What skills and abilities do you possess? Do you really know what you have to offer? Then you can begin your research. Research should include how your abilities can resolve current problems in the company and your how your participation in the firm will contribute to the overall potential growth for that company. Who makes the decisions for the firm and could therefore benefit from your contribution? It's not enough to rely on the human resources department; you need to contact people in the departments that will be hiring. It is possible these people have never talked with their HR departments, and would be willing to discuss new ideas and solutions.
Be sure to assert yourself, but with respect towards your audience. Keep any letters short and direct. Keep any email or phone calls short and to the point. Have an opinion and voice it with respect.
It is important to worry about them, and not yourself. For better or worse, you want to sell yourself as being exactly what they want and, more importantly, need. Avoid over-used catch phrases such as "utilize my skills and abilities" and "to join a growing, thriving company". Some well-worn phrases have become so common on resumes that they fail to make an impact on employers who have read them a hundred times. That should demonstrate the challenge - and why you need to assess your goals and dreams. Don't stop, keep going! Your potential employers’ need is the message your job search should exemplify, not your goals.
There are not very many businesses that want to hire someone who doesn't either make, or save, them money. This is true across the board, from the humble entry level position to the uppermost administrative positions. A job description will include the role the job plays in the overall profitability of the organization or in the funding of a non-profit. If you end up on the service provision side of the organization, the organization will be interested in your efficiency in that role. Are you able to provide services that will save money? Are you able to add to the bottom line?
What is the best way to show a potential employer what your potential contributions are? You need to clearly state what contributions and what positive impacts you will bring to the company, should you be hired. Don't worry about yourself; focus on them.
Susan Reynolds is a senior partner at Newmarket Careers, a company with years of experience helping prospective employees find Santa Clarita employment. Using career counseling and Los Angeles resume writing assistance, Susan has helped many in the Los Angeles area find the jobs they need with the paychecks they deserve.
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