With so many Americans still out of work, it's no wonder our society is holding back and still anxious about spending, much less growing the economy, so jobs continue to be scarce for those out searching. Nowadays, coming across several people at an event who are seeking opportunities for employment is not uncommon and some have been searching for many months.
Given the competition for each job and the lack of positions period, what can someone do to help them in securing employment? Even when they find a position that they feel is a 'fit' for them, a hundred other people who are just as qualified are also vying for that position. Here are six recommendations I have to help you prepare for those scarce interviews and make the most of the opportunity you have at hand.
1. First, know your strengths and values. Be clear about what those are and how they relate to the opportunity you are seeking.
2. Next, align your strengths and values with the organization and role you are applying or interviewing for. For instance, if you have strong communications skills and value helping others, talk about how your skills can benefit a major supporter or client of the company you are interviewing with. Do your homework to link your skills and values to the companies. Talking about your strengths and values will put passion into what you are discussing and show the enthusiasm you have toward the role and the organization.
3. Be specific about how your strengths and values have help organizations in the past that you have been a part of and how you expect them to help this organization you are interviewing with. The more tangible your results and examples, the more the organization can visualize you in the role you are seeking. Use words that already convey you working that job. If you are interviewing for a sales role in the health market, pick out a client of the organization and explain how you would specifically approach that market/client and how your specific strengths and values will get a sale. If they 'see' you in the job, you will be well on your way to being there.
4. Demonstrate confidence at all times. This step can be particularly hard if you have been searching for months and coming up short. However, confidence is the sign most important trait to close any deal, including an 'interview deal.' Visualize yourself 'nailing' the interview before you go into the discussion. Take a few moments to
clear your mind and focus your attention on the opportunity just before starting the discussion.Given the competition for each job and the lack of positions period, what can someone do to help them in securing employment? Even when they find a position that they feel is a 'fit' for them, a hundred other people who are just as qualified are also vying for that position. Here are six recommendations I have to help you prepare for those scarce interviews and make the most of the opportunity you have at hand.
1. First, know your strengths and values. Be clear about what those are and how they relate to the opportunity you are seeking.
2. Next, align your strengths and values with the organization and role you are applying or interviewing for. For instance, if you have strong communications skills and value helping others, talk about how your skills can benefit a major supporter or client of the company you are interviewing with. Do your homework to link your skills and values to the companies. Talking about your strengths and values will put passion into what you are discussing and show the enthusiasm you have toward the role and the organization.
3. Be specific about how your strengths and values have help organizations in the past that you have been a part of and how you expect them to help this organization you are interviewing with. The more tangible your results and examples, the more the organization can visualize you in the role you are seeking. Use words that already convey you working that job. If you are interviewing for a sales role in the health market, pick out a client of the organization and explain how you would specifically approach that market/client and how your specific strengths and values will get a sale. If they 'see' you in the job, you will be well on your way to being there.
4. Demonstrate confidence at all times. This step can be particularly hard if you have been searching for months and coming up short. However, confidence is the sign most important trait to close any deal, including an 'interview deal.' Visualize yourself 'nailing' the interview before you go into the discussion. Take a few moments to
5. Keep your skills and work habits alive no matter how long you have been searching. Start your own on-line blog, join on-line user groups that focus on your area of expertise, learn about social media or other new market skills, or volunteer with organizations to keep your skills up to date and sharp. Keep yourself learning and growing no matter what the circumstances. This approach will also allow you to show commitment and progress on your resume as well as to a potential 'boss.'
6. View each interview/discussion as an opportunity. No matter what the outcome, understand that each time you have a discussion; there is a new opportunity for you. You might not yet know what it is, but it could lead to landing you that job.
By Lynn Anderson
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