12 Little Secrets To Getting Hired Fast
If you’re looking to make a move soon, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do to speed up a lengthy process. I have compiled a list of 12 things you can do to get hired faster. From your resume to the follow-up, these tricks are what you need to find your dream job and hopefully get hired faster. See for yourself:
Get Specific: Time is precious when looking for a new job. Don’t waste it by filling out a bunch of applications to places you are only semi-interested in.
Don’t Settle: Just because there are 10 openings in your field, doesn’t mean you should apply to all of them. Research their employer brand online and speak with friends and family, so that you find a company and position that fits your work values and needs.
Include A Cover Letter: Hiring managers only spend between 5-7 seconds reviewing a resume, so it’s important to grab their attention with a cover letter.
Job Specific Resume: Like a cover letter, tweak and edit your resume that highlights certain skills and experiences that caters to that position.
Keep it Simple: If you’ve been in the workforce for years and have pages of experience should you list it all? Not quite. When it comes to stating experience and work history, keep it recent and simple.
Don’t Fake It: Employers do not want to see fake smiles or rehearsed answers when it comes time for the interview. They want to know if they hire you that you match the position and culture.
Share Stories: While in the interview, it’s important to back up your skills and experience. Share stories and give examples of situations that really made your skills stand out. Provide ways that your skills helped benefit your last company.
Follow Up: Whether you’ve heard back about the job offer or not, it’s important to follow up a few days after the interview. Send a thank you letter or email stating how it was a pleasure to speak with them and that you really appreciate the opportunity. Reiterate any thoughts about why you want to work for them, and be sure to offer them any contact information, so they can easily reach you with any further questions.
Network: Sometimes, job opportunities happen in the most unlikely of places. Be open to communicating and networking with others in your field. Whether at an industry event, over email, or even over social media platforms like LinkedIn. Allow yourself to connect with others and make your presence known.
Turn Negatives into Positives: We all have weaknesses, and employers want to know about them. Remember, a weakness can become a positive.
Focus on Accomplishments: Acknowledging your accomplishments is just as important as anything else, and will help you stand out. You might not have 10 years of experience, but if you can prove that your team doubled its sales in one year, that can make a huge difference when you’re being considered for a position.
Stand Out From the Rest: This can mean many things. From showcasing a work portfolio to sending in a presentation that acts as your cover letter. These unique moves will help employers and hiring managers remember you and your work.
Have you tried one or multiple of these tactics and seen results? I want to hear from you!
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