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There’s no doubt about it, things are pretty competitive out there in the job market, especially when there are so many people all vying for the same positions. To find a job you love and then to be successful in it, it’s vital to up your game and make yourself stand out from the crowd of other applicants all competing against you for the position. If you’re wondering how on earth you can go about doing that, then here are a few pointers to steer you towards success:
Get Connected
Social media is in every area of our lives, so it only follows that it also has an impact on our work lives too. Making sure that your social media presence is an asset rather than a hindrance is crucial. It’s no secret that many employers will check out potential employee’s social media profiles during the application process. Therefore, it’s essential to make sure that yours is representing you in a good light and not harming your employment prospects. This doesn’t mean that you should start posting fake updates showing you to be some kind of saint, simply to be mindful about what you are posting so that you don’t stand out from the other applicants for all the wrong reasons.
Following the social media pages of the businesses that you are applying to work for is a great way to get an insight into their current activities and stay up to date with the latest information. This also provides you with the perfect resource when you’re asked what you know about the company at your job interview. Reading through the company website is essential for interview preparation too.
Get LinkedIn
The fastest way to make the right connections in your industry is by connecting with them on LinkedIn; this will also enable you to see new jobs posted by them too. Before you start connecting with everyone and anyone on LinkedIn, it is crucial that your profile is complete. This will give the right impression from the start to any prospective employers checking out your profile. The more relevant information that you include also increases your chances of being approached for opportunities that haven’t been advertised elsewhere.
Perfect Your Resume
Whether you’ve never needed a resume before, or you just haven’t updated yours in forever, now is the time to get it prepared and perfect. If you’re not sure how to get yours looking great, then check out Lucidpress where you will find a range of resume templates to use for a professional looking resume that stands out from the crowd. It’s worth spending some time on your resume to get it just right and up to date with all your latest experience and achievements. By always having an up to date resume available you can ensure that you can send it over immediately when that perfect job comes up, and know that it’s sure to stand out from the hundreds of others that land on the recruiter’s desk.
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